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Universal has now confirmed the street date and the full list of extra material

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Universal Home Video has announced The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior which stars Randy Couture, Michael Copon, and Karen David. This straight to DVD film will be available to own from the 19th August, and should retail at around $29.98. The film itself will be presented in 1.78:1 anamorphic widescreen, along with an English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround track. Extras will include deleted scenes, a Making of The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior featurette, a Visual Effects of The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior featurette, 4 additional features (Fighting Like an Akkadian, Becoming Sargon, Beauty and Brawn, Creating a Whole New World), and a gag reel. A Blu-ray release will also be available for $39.98.

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Kyle Mertes wrote: I'm laughing and agreeing with everyone on what was said on the first page. But what I can't figure out is, if this is a prequel to the prequel of "The Mummy Returns," why tote it as a part two when it says "Rise of a Warrior" on the side of the box? That's a shoddy subtitle, too.

Did anyone notice that it says it's coming to Blu-ray as well? Is this the first official announcement by Universal regarding their manufacturing of Blu-ray, or have I missed something elsewhere?

Actually it's not that uncommon. It may not necessarily be done TOO much, but movies like Tremors 4, From Dusk til Dawn 3 were all prequels but had a sequel-type number on it.

Matt wrote: Kyle Mertes wrote: Did anyone notice that it says it's coming to Blu-ray as well? Is this the first official announcement by Universal regarding their manufacturing of Blu-ray, or have I missed something elsewhere? No, Universal had previously announced that The Mummy films and The Scorpion King would be released in late July to coincide with the theatrical release of the third Mummy film. There were other titles announced with no specific dates, but those are the first Universal titles that will hit store shelves.

Thanks for clearing that up for me, Matt. :-)

I'll definitely pick up the Blu versions of the first two Mummy films. I'm not even going to waste my time with TotDE or Scorpion King and its sequel.

I'll watch it since I enjoyed the first. It wasn't amazing stuff but a lot of fun. This one looks pretty c**ppy from that box art and going straight to dvd isn't a good sign but I will still watch it. I doubt I would buy it though unless it really impresses me. (which I doubt)

Here is some useless info on Randy Couture................ Former two-time UFC Light-Heavyweight champion and three-time UFC Heavyweight champion. He is the only man to win the Light-Heavyweight championship twice and the only man to win the Heavyweight championship three times. He also has three successful defenses to his credit at Heavyweight.

Current 4-Time and defending UFC Heavyweight Champion.

First fighter to hold championship titles in two different weight divisions in the UFC.

MMA record is 16-8-0 as of UFC 74.

Won the light heavyweight title at UFC 44 by defeating Tito Ortiz.

Lost UFC LightHeavy Weight Championship to Chuck Liddel at UFC 52

Before mixed martial arts, Couture enjoyed a successful amateur wrestling career with such accolades as four World Team member spots, 8th place at the 1997 World Championship in Poland, Pan American Games Champion, four-time National Champion in Greco-Roman, and three All-American honors in college, including two runner-ups for the national powerhouse Oklahoma State.

Came out of retirement to win UFC Heavyweight Championship at UFC 68 in March 2007, defeating Tim Sylvia via unanimous decision.

Defeted Gabriel Gonzaga by TKO in the 3rd round of UFC 74: Respect.

Broke his left arm just above the wrist while blocking a high kick from Gabriel Gonzaga. Not expected to fight again in 2007.

Has left UFC because of supposed issues with UFC President Dana White, even with fights left on his contract.

Yeah, I think we can all agree this film is a stupid waste of time. But most of you guys don't even know what you're talking about.

"ALL-NEW MOVIE" isn't going to be on the final DVD cover, it's for retailers to put it in their brochures/leaflets (which are printed months in advance).

You see, by having "ALL-NEW MOVIE" written in big bold writing, it stands out, even if the image is shrunk to a small size. The audience see "ALL-NEW MOVIE" and then potentially decide on whether to buy it.

Even without any accompanying text, the audience still know what the film is. It's called marketing. Get a clue.

Kyle Mertes wrote: Did anyone notice that it says it's coming to Blu-ray as well? Is this the first official announcement by Universal regarding their manufacturing of Blu-ray, or have I missed something elsewhere? No, Universal had previously announced that The Mummy films and The Scorpion King would be released in late July to coincide with the theatrical release of the third Mummy film. There were other titles announced with no specific dates, but those are the first Universal titles that will hit store shelves.

I'm laughing and agreeing with everyone on what was said on the first page. But what I can't figure out is, if this is a prequel to the prequel of "The Mummy Returns," why tote it as a part two when it says "Rise of a Warrior" on the side of the box? That's a shoddy subtitle, too.

Did anyone notice that it says it's coming to Blu-ray as well? Is this the first official announcement by Universal regarding their manufacturing of Blu-ray, or have I missed something elsewhere?

back when the Rock did the original, the plan was to make a trilogy and have it build up to when he became evil and turned into that scorpion monster from Mummy Returns....but now theyr'e doing a prequel? weird.

If you read the spine carefully it says "The Scorpion King: Rise of a Warrior", so it looks like it is a prequel. That still doesn't explain why they replaced The Rock with a guy that looks like Ed Harris on steroids. That picture with him raising the axe just screams, "Dur, Mongo smash." Pass.

1. Uneeded prequel sequel w/e. 2. Who the hell is Randy Coutoure? The bald guy with the axe thats trying to look like The Rock? 3. That one girl to the right looks like Kim Kardashian's sister. 4. The first movie sucked. 5. Even The Mummy 4 or is it part 3? is uneeded...

John Chricton wrote: THIS is what Randy Couture threw his fighting career out the window for? He was on the set of this movie when he apprently faxed his resignation papers. Now the guy has lawsuits up the ass.No, he quit the UFC to fight Fedor. They are suing him for stepping down as champion and not fulfilling his contract.

Um... I thought this was supposed to be a prequel called "Rise of the Akadian"... right? What's with the '2' if its a prequel? And why's it R-rated?

Also, is the Scorpion King the headshot guy on the cover, who's also that dude in that horrendously cheesy banner? Hope not. Or is he the younger one on the cover on the bottom? And if so, how come he's not the focus of the art?

Any and all interest I had in this as a fan of Stephen Sommers' Mummy films and as someone who can stomach the first Scorpion King has just evaporated completely.